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The Competition Commission of Pakistan approved the acquisition of BASF Pakistan by UAE-based Kemyion Chemical Solutions. BASF Pakistan is a subsidiary of the German chemical giant BASF. The deal marks a shift in ownership of a major local chemical player to a Middle Eastern firm.
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Karachi Gateway Terminal Ltd plans up to $100 million in new investment over five years to expand container and bulk facilities. The terminal has already completed a $60 million dredging project, enabling it to handle vessels up to 120,000 tonnes. The investment follows a cargo surge from the Iran war, which created an opportunity for Pakistan to become a transshipment hub.
Oracle's workforce dropped from 162,000 to 141,000 in a year, a 13% reduction, according to its annual report. The cuts come as the company invests billions in expanding datacenter capacity for AI workloads. The layoffs primarily affected sales and support roles, while hiring in cloud and AI divisions continued.